How to Write a Throwback Song Without Sounding Dated
A “throwback song” is one that emulates a song from the past, but in a modern way. This is done by absorbing a golden oldie’s melodic and rhythmic themes, finding…
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TikTok Strikes Agreement Over Royalty Payments for Music Used in Canada
The Canadian Musical Rights Agency has signed a multi-year partnership with TikTok that makes it possible for self-published songwriters and music publishers to collect royalties when their music is featured…
Placing Yourself Within Your Song’s Lyrics
Using the first person (I, me) in your song can create more of an emotional connection with your listeners when you write about loss, love or any universal emotion. Making…
The Weeknd, Eddie Schwartz Lead SOCAN Awards Winners
The 2020 SOCAN Awards were handed out in May. Eddie Schwartz, S.A.C.’s president emeritus, received the Cultural Impact Award for his undeniable influence as a songwriter on the international music…
2021 SOCAN Songwriting Prize Finalists: Brilliant Canadian Music Creation Didn’t Miss a Beat Last Year
The SOCAN Songwriting Prize finalists—10 emerging songwriters from English Canada and 10 from French Canada—have been selected by fans online. This is the only major songwriting award in the country…
Live Nation and Drake Are Opening a Brand New Concert Venue in Toronto
History, a 2,500-seat concert venue is being launched by Drake and Live Nation later this year in Toronto. The venue will host about 200 events a year to become a…